Thursday, November 5, 2009

A Lesson in Humility

The three of us began working together when our kids were in shows at the high school. We made hats, dressed kids, applied make up and became friends. Working together for the show turned into pizza and movies. Birthday parties and great times. We became good friends.

At one time she had been a beautiful stewardess then got pregnant and could work no more. Her husband was abusive, so she left with her children. She had no other skills so cleaned houses to support her two daughters. Those daughters went on to college and successful lives because of this woman.

We friends still hang together only now Tari is no longer able to leave her bed. She lives in a care center with multiple sclerosis her constant companion. She can only move her left hand slightly with no control over the rest of her body. Even so, her lighthearted nature is ever present. Every Tuesday we share lunch together and do what we can to make her room cheery and her life better. In return, we get to have time with a dear friend. We learn humility.

There is no time for pity or anger at a disease that will have its way. There is time for making the most of the time we have with those we love in celebration of the life they share with us. We walk away each week realizing how much we have, how blessed we are.

Friendship grew with friends helping each other for the success of a show. Now we help each other for the success of the days we have together.

Love everyone you meet. Heal a world in pain.

Women's Walk

A journey shared by all.

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Care List

So what is a care list? I had called it a prayer list, but then we all have different interpretations of prayer. For me, my contact with a higher power comes from conversation that takes place all day long. It comes from planting thoughts of people in need in my mind and on my (list).

We all come from different backgrounds, different countries, different beliefs, yet we are all the same family. My heart aches when there is pain in any part of the world. We are all brothers and sisters.

I do not carry a weapon to protect me. I will not give hate or fear a voice by doing so. My heart says that we can only make a difference in this world by loving one another.

So my care list is for you. For though I may not know your language, I may not know your faith, you are part of my life journey and I am part of yours. Together may we go forward, caring for one another and embracing peace and love.